At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need. With a combination-focused pipeline that exploits the power of six scientific platforms (Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, Antibody-drug Conjugates, Cell Therapy, and Epigenetics) to help address unmet clinical needs in a host of cancers, we are motivated by a dedication to the scientific discovery and collaboration that will one day help eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We currently have nearly 100 Phase 1, 2, 3, and Lifecycle Management Oncology projects in our robust pipeline. We deliver the Research & Development for Oncology through our Oncology R&D Unit. This unit has responsibility for the value chain from discovery through to late-stage development, enabling rapid acceleration of promising early-stage assets and life-cycle management programs.
The Hematology Research and Development (R&D) team is accountable for all drug development activities in hematology research from discovery, first-in-man studies, all the way to late-stage clinical trials leading to drug approval by regulatory agencies. The team strives to deliver compelling preclinical, clinical, and translational data packages providing confidence in the dosing strategy, tolerability profile, and therapeutic efficacy of our candidate drugs to support investment in late-stage clinical development, leading to drug approval.
We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to lead the development and execution of the product strategy for one or more projects. This individual will be accountable for the strategic leadership and execution and act as the champion for the product candidates. The individual will develop a range of strategic and tactical options, secure governance and budget approval, secure cross-functional resources for the projects, and then take accountability for execution, monitoring, and reporting of progress/issues. The individual will articulate the project goals, strategy and the underlying science and clinical needto internal and external audiences with clarity and credibility.
In this role, the candidate will work with other project leaders, scientific and clinical leaders, and external experts to develop coordinated project plans that can be delivered across functional boundaries. The candidate will ensure that diverse views within the team are heard and a strongly empowered and motivated team is crafted and will demonstrate highly visible leadership within the oncology community, both within AZ and externally. The successful candidate will have hematology/oncology clinical drug development experience, demonstrated leadership, and be able to critically navigate the science that underlies these programs. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate across a broad range of audiences and can clearly articulate project-specific strategies as well as the overall oncology strategy.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads product development teams responsible for novel Hematology Oncology therapies from preclinical lead optimization and candidate selection through Clinical Phase 1, 2, and 3 Phase 3 investment decisions and delivery of these studies. The candidate will lead all regulatory submissions. Accountable for the strategy and execution of a portfolio of pre-clinical and clinical-stage therapies.
Responsible for all aspects of project strategy including preclinical, translational, clinical development, patient selection, regulatory, pediatric, intellectual property, CMC, and Asian development strategy
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of GPT effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and, as necessary, coaching and mentoring of cross-functional team members.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Own the overall development of project strategy and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes.
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The annual base pay ranges from 246,070 - 369,104.Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when workingqualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including marketlocation, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonusopportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive aretirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included aqualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits includingmedical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicableplans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer ofemployment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify basepay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related toindividual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
11-Nov-2025
Closing Date
25-Nov-2025
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